@Jo *********

Depends on individual circumstances. A frequent traveller would benefit from the DTV, as the 180 day stamp would suit. I know in my case I never have to file a 90-day report. To be able to travel unhindered for five years for a paltry 10,000 baht, with no financial requirement in Thailand, no compulsory insurance and no re-entry permit required, the visa actually pays for itself. I agree that those choosing to remain in the country the LTR visa is the better option. As a retiree I'll be switching to DTV, and I know five other friends also thinking of doing the same. I've never spoken in favour of the elite visa so I'm not sure where you're going with that!

@Greta ****

At least whilst you're around I'll always know there's always someone dumber than me 😂😂😂

@Greta ****

Official announcement of the Australian Embassy states $600. People who buy from there pay their price. By the way, I'm not Australian 😂😂😂

@Greta ****

Can you understand basic English? 😂😂😂

@Jo *********

Why would anyone pay 50,000 baht when they can get one for 10,000 baht? The LTR actually failed, so the Thai government is now issuing a diluted version..

@Jo *********

Exactly! The LTR is now a dead duck

DTV is obtained overseas so they're out of reach of scamming visa agents. Just make sure you get your DTV from your home embassy with zero "assistance" from a agent

@Tim *******

You must leave at some point. You get the extension for 180 days at an immigration office, but then you must leave after that. If you don't wish to leave at all you're probably better getting the LTR visa

@Tim *******

Each time you enter you get another 180 days. There's no need to visit immigration

@Dayna *****************

LTR is 50,000 THB, the DTV is 10,000 THB. The DTV is not tax exempt, so you have to work out your own tax situation